Sullivan's been present for wins, for losses, for crazy games and odd storylines.

"Like I said last time, all records go out the window in this game," Sullivan said. "It's just the way it is in rivalry games. I'm pretty sure we're going to play our best, if not offensively, for sure defensively."

Beyond the older players, though, Auburn has four freshmen and one junior college transfer who haven't played in Coleman Coliseum yet.

Brian Greene Jr., who is shooting 50 percent on 3-pointers in SEC play and has raised his scoring levels, is looking forward to it.

"This is my first feel for the rivalry going there," Greene Jr. said. "Everybody told me how crazy it be so I’m looking forward to it. I love playing on the road. This should be fun."

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